On Display: The Art of the Editorial Cartoon

Editorial cartoons from the UT Libraries’ special collections are currently on display in Hodges Library. The Art of the Editorial Cartoon spotlights the work of Paige Braddock, Charlie Daniel, and Ed Gamble. Three exhibit cases showcase their hand-drawn, original cartoons. The Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives holds extensive archives of their editorial … Continued

Smokies Anniversary: Enjoy Historic Images of the Park

On September 2, 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially dedicated the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He spoke to a crowd of thousands assembled at Newfound Gap, at the state line between Tennessee and North Carolina. Celebrate by visiting the UT Libraries’ online digital collections for some stunning photographs of the Smokies over the decades. … Continued

Changes in Access to Library Resources

NetID/Password Required for Online Access — On Campus or Off. Starting this August, students, faculty and staff will be required to use their NetID and password to access UT Libraries’ electronic resources — whether resources are accessed while on campus or from an off-campus location. The Libraries is making this change to address potential issues … Continued

Final Clarence Brown Films this Weekend; UT Libraries Holds the Director’s Archives

The Clarence Brown Film Festival continues this weekend with more screenings of the legendary Hollywood director’s films. Clarence Brown’s papers reside at the University of Tennessee Libraries. Films to be screened on Saturday at the Historic Tennessee Theatre in downtown Knoxville span three decades of Brown’s illustrious career: The Signal Tower (1924), Anna Karenina (1935), … Continued

“Smouldering Fires” at Clarence Brown Film Festival Thursday; Explore Film Stills in the UT Libraries Archives

The Clarence Brown Film Festival will host a free screening of the silent drama Smouldering Fires (1925), 7 p.m., Thursday, at Central Cinema. The UT Libraries holds the legendary director’s archives, which includes hundreds of still photos from Brown’s films. Smouldering Fires stars Pauline Frederick as Jane Vale, a tough-minded, middle-aged business woman who falls … Continued

An Old-fashioned Fourth of July Parade

Are you longing for an old-fashioned Fourth of July parade? Thanks to photographic archives preserved by Tennessee’s libraries, you can revisit parades from the turn of the 20th century, when the horse and buggy far outnumbered the motor car. The above photos are publicly available through the Digital Library of Tennessee, a searchable online collection … Continued

High Schoolers’ Visits to UT Libraries Boost College Attendance

This summer, the John C. Hodges Library is hosting two programs that seek to prepare students from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in college. Engaging with the community is part of the University of Tennessee’s land-grant mission of research, teaching, and outreach. Over the past decade, the UT Libraries’ office of Community Learning Services and Diversity … Continued